Student/Parent Handbook

MEDICINE AT SCHOOL
All medication must immediately be delivered to the school nurse upon arrival to the
school. (Please see the Student Code of Conduct.) At no time shall a student have in
his/her possession any form of medication (non-prescription, prescription, herbal
substances or dietary supplements.) All medication should be brought to school by a
parent/guardian and is to be kept in the nurse’s office. A medical release form/letter from
the parent/guardian giving a written request to administer the proper information must be
signed by the parent/guardian giving authorized school personnel directions for its
administration. The request must include the student’s name, date, name of drug, time
and dosage required and must be signed by the parent/guardian.
The administration of any medication containing a narcotic is discouraged during school
hours. If a student requires medication for this type of pain, it is recommended that
he/she remain home until a milder form of medication is indicated. It is highly
recommended that parents do not administer narcotics before school due to safety
issues at school.
District employees will not give a student prescription medication, nonprescription
medication, herbal substances, anabolic steroids, or dietary supplements, with the
following exceptions:
Only authorized employees, in accordance with policies at FFAC, may administer:
• Prescription medication, in the original, properly labeled container, provided by the
parent, along with a written request. The prescription must be current and not
outdated.
• Prescription medication from a properly labeled unit dosage container filled by a
registered nurse or another qualified District employee from the original, properly
labeled container. The prescription must be current and not outdated.
• Nonprescription medication, in the original, properly labeled container, provided by
the parent along with a written request. The medication must be current and not
be expired.
• Herbal or dietary supplements provided by the parent only if required by the
student’s individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan for a student
with disabilities. The supplement must be current and not expired.
• The district will maintain and administer to a student nonprescription medication
for emergency situations, but only:
• In accordance with the guidelines developed with an approved, licensed medical
advisor, and
o When the parent has previously provided written consent to emergency
treatment on the district’s form. The district and campuses do not maintain a
regular supply of non-prescription medication. Parents are expected to supply
the appropriate medication for their child.
A student with asthma or severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) may be permitted to
possess and use prescribed asthma or anaphylaxis medication at school or schoolrelated
events only if he or she has written authorization from his or her parent and
a physician or other licensed health-care provider. The authorization must be on file
with the school nurse. The student must also demonstrate to his or her physician or
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